Chocolate-Orange Truffle Cake

When guests see this dark chocolate cake drizzled in rich chocolate, they’ll think you’ve been baking all day. No need to tell them that this chocolate-orange gem started with a mix!

Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 3 hours 3 min
Makes: 16 servings

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1	box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® chocolate fudge cake mix
	Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1	tablespoon grated orange peel
1	container Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
1/3	cup whipping cream
1/2	cup semisweet chocolate chips

1.	Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Make and cool cake as directed on box for two 8-inch or 9-inch round pans--except add orange peel to batter.
2.	Fill layers and frost side and top of cake with frosting. In 1-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream over medium heat until hot (do not boil); remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Let stand 5 minutes.
3.	Carefully pour chocolate mixture on top center of cake; spread to edge, allowing some to drizzle down side. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Store covered in refrigerator.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Follow High Altitude cake directions on cake mix box--except add orange peel to batter.

Success

To keep the edge of the plate clean while frosting the cake, place several strips of waxed paper around the edge of the plate, place the cake on the paper, frost the cake, then carefully remove and discard the strips.

Special Touch

Edible flowers make a fresh and elegant statement on top of this delicious cake. They can be found in large specialty grocery stores, or select your own organically grown pansies, chive blossoms or violas.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 2 1/2g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 350mg; Total Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 33g); Protein 3g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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